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Alex Neil hails Sunderland's best performance since he took over in five-star Cambridge victory

Alex Neil says Sunderland could have hit double figures against Cambridge United in what he feels was the best performance since he took over on Wearside - no matter that it was against ten men. The Black Cats ended up winning 5-1, but were assisted by playing for more than 75 minutes with a man advantage after U's defender Lloyd Jones was sent off for denial of a goalscoring opportunity when he fouled Ross Stewart inside the penalty area.

Sunderland climb to fourth to boost promotion hopes after crushing ten-man Cambridge United

Sunderland climbed back into the play-off spots and up to fourth place as they ran riot against ten-man Cambridge United at the Stadium of Light. The Black Cats played for more than 75 minutes with an extra man after U's defender Lloyd Jones was shown a straight red card for denying Ross Stewart a clear goalscoring opportunity, and it was a decisive moment as Stewart also tucked away the resulting penalty.

Sunderland vs Cambridge United team news as Alex Neil makes three changes

Alex Neil made three changes to the side that started Sunderland's Easter Monday goalless draw at Plymouth Argyle. The Black Cats boss brought in Danny Batth in place of Dennis Cirkin, with Cirkin missing out entirely - presumably due to injury.

'He will feature' - James Hunter now shares big Sunderland team news hours before Cambridge

James Hunter has now shared some early Sunderland team news before the play Cambridge United at home in League One this afternoon.

Sunderland's 'no fear' admission as much-improved side head into final week

Sunderland go into the final week of the season with their play-off fate in their own hands - and Alex Neil says he detects 'no fear' in his players as the campaign comes to a head. The play-off race is tight with - realistically, if not yet mathematically - five teams competing for three remaining places, assuming that Wigan, Rotherham, and MK Dons, have already done enough to account for the two automatic promotion spots and one of the play-off berths.

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Alex Neil hails Sunderland's best performance since he took over in five-star Cambridge victory

Sunderland climb to fourth to boost promotion hopes after crushing ten-man Cambridge United

Sunderland vs Cambridge United team news as Alex Neil makes three changes

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Sunderland's 'no fear' admission as much-improved side head into final week

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